DFV leadership – Sonia McDonald

DFV leadership – Sonia McDonald

Apr 15, 2021 | Blogs, community, DFV, DFV leadership, domesic violence, domestic and family violence, meaningful difference, take a stand, workhaven, workplace approach to DFV, workplace domestic violence

Throughout our work, we speak to many leaders and experts who provide terrific insights and knowledge in relation to domestic and family violence (DFV) and the role of the workplace. These insights are really valuable, and we would like to share them, so we have...
Workplace support is crucial – domestic and family violence

Workplace support is crucial – domestic and family violence

Sep 15, 2020 | Blogs

Effective and relevant workplace support is vital in the stand against domestic and family violence (DFV). When a person encounters DFV, the response from their employer can have an enormous impact on how they navigate their situation and move forward. The approach of...
Rebuilding friendships after domestic violence

Rebuilding friendships after domestic violence

May 28, 2020 | Blogs

A common element of domestic violence is social isolation – the perpetrator cuts the victim off from the people who know, care about and support them as a form of control and abuse. This means they are more reliant upon their partner and they have no outlet to...
Rebuilding your finances after domestic violence

Rebuilding your finances after domestic violence

May 25, 2020 | Blogs

I have always been careful with money to ensure I can afford the things I want in life. Before I was in a domestic violence situation, I was doing reasonably well financially. I had a good job, saved hard, owned a decent portion of my home and I had the funds to...
Rebuilding your confidence after domestic violence

Rebuilding your confidence after domestic violence

May 11, 2020 | Blogs

The ripples of domestic violence are complex. Victims often experience impacts across all facets of their lives. These can include eroded confidence, family breakdown, social isolation, financial setbacks and career disruption.  As a result of this complexity,...